Week in Review: Farms, Farmers Markets, and Food (#84)

Get your pads and pens ready because it’s time for the Week In Review.

The Week In Review is a list, in its purest form, not of the things you still need to do, but of all the things you have done in the last seven days. It’s an achievement list, an ode to yourself, a celebration of sorts, and a virtual pat on the back or smack on the ass. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.

Thanks to my mother, who stayed with us part of last week and got up with Ave in the mornings, I got to sleep in a handful of days. I’m talking to the tune of 8 and sometimes even 9 o’clock. It was magical.

(“What do you mean mom is sleeping.”)

I published two blog posts, including this little gem, where I share my parenting pearls of wisdom. If you’re a soon to be mom, this one is for you.

I celebrated a belated Mother’s Day lunch with great company and tasty food.

I almost went to the yoga studio one day, but opted to do some couch yoga instead, which involved holding a horizontal stretch on a soft and cushy surface for several hours. It’s a tough job, but somebody’s gotta do it.

I did manage to pull myself off the sofa though for a mother daughter gelato date.

(Mexican Vanilla Bean and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup)

I went farmers marketing! It was my first time this year and I was more excited than a puppy dog who pees on the floor when someone new comes over. I came away with peanut butter bread, green onions, asparagus, eggs, and some sassy carrots.

(Carrot Love. A tale of two root veggies who would stop at nothing to be together.)

I snuck in several catnaps throughout the week. You’d think I was trying to catch up on all the sleep I missed in the last year. Oh wait…

I made a boatload of food, including these Buffalo Cauliflower Bites which have been on my foodie bucket list for years, along with a blue cheese dressing because one tasty morsel deserves another.

I did the usual adulting type nonsense: paid bills, reconciled bank accounts, vacuumed, washed clothes and bedding. I even showered every so often.

I also finished the great kitchen cabinet purge of 2017. Yes, I’m being dramatic mainly because this is the one I started months ago. Ave was a huge help.

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Each picture is better than the last! First I was cooing over the Ave-with-grandparents, then I was distracted by THOSE BRUSSELS SPROUTS, then the ice cream, then Ave at work … Looks like a quality week indeed, so glad it was a good one.

Oh, I like this. A lot. Sleep. Cute Ave and grandparent meet-ups. All the delicious food. It sounds like a really good week.
Couch yoga, eh? Well, I should probably practice that one [particularly the not feeling guilty part] some time these days, too.
There’s all the reason to be dramatic about finishing that pantry purge. I’m still – bit by bit – working on mine though I got a good chunk done recently. Which I forgot to add to my week in review …
And those carrots? True vegetable love. Also, you’re growing a little gardener – she and P. would get along well there. The other night while they were staying at my parents he spotted the greenhouse from the bedroom window and insisted on taking one final trip to (over-)water the plants in his PJs.Miss Polkadot recently posted…Week in Review: Catching up

So nice you got to do some farmers marketing, I haven’t been to any yet and absolutely love them. And omg your garden! Will you come do one for me please! That will be so nice to have all those veggies!Patricia @Sweetandstrong recently posted…Spin, Poke, Date Night and other Weekend Highlights

I haven’t slept til 8 in OVER FIVE YEARS. I think I need a mommy morning where I kick Jody out and lock the door and make him fend for himself. I might come out a different person. Can I tell you, the farmer’s market is my favorite place!! We go and get iced coffees and fresh off the truck donuts and I spend way too much money on goat cheese and it is glorious. We haven’t been yet this year but now you’ve got me itching to go. Also, gelato and chess? I love your mom.Jamie recently posted…Mom, Stop Feeling Guilt for Doing Your Work!

Oh my gosh. That picture of Ave with Grandma is officially the cutest thing ever. That or her holding the watering can. Can there be two officially cutest things ever?
Ave seems a little young to get started on the Bacardi.Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar recently posted…6 Weeks in Review + Changes

Corpse pose on the couch = best type of savasana.
“Ugly” produce for the win! Farmer’s markets are much more fulfilling to me than normal grocery store shopping.
And your garden!!! That’s so impressive! Have you harvested anything yet?Kaylee recently posted…Week in Review: Restless & More Stress

I’ve used some of the herbs, Ave eats the chives like they are going out of style, and had some asparagus. Nothing else yet, although it shouldn’t be long for the kale and spinach. They’re looking pretty tasty.Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Farms, Farmers Markets, and Food (#84)

Nothing like getting to sleep in!! I feel like we’re getting closer and closer to that every day. The pint sized helper is pretty adorable, though, even though she does cause sleep deprivation. I love your raised garden too! One of these days I will finally get ours in order and it shall be glorious.Heather recently posted…Week In Review – Rain, Check Ups and Flashing

woot woot!!!! and i see those pj’s hoot hoot! lulu’s wearing hers as well, love those owls. so happy for you and the naps and the sleep. i feel like screaming in the brains of my single friends who want kids: SLEEP NOW or forever hold your peace.

I love your garden! I enlarged the photo trying to see what is what! I just put my plants in today and am now sitting with the heating pad alternating it between neck (osteo arthritis) and lower spine for the same thing, lol! Totally worth it! That was the hardest part weeding is a pleasure, done on a daily basis it never gets crazy out of hand. I can’t wait!

I wish I had a water Girl! Now that Ave has passed the one year mark, I promise you that she’ll find all manner of creative ideas to get in your way… er, to help you out with your chores!

And lastly, Wow! You are gorgeous all girly-ed up! An inspiring sight for me try some makeup again soon! It’s really hard after ya get wrinkles just to know where to start! So then I just stopped and now I’d like to give it a try once more.

She already is a handful with helping, also known as making a mess, but I’m glad she gets to see this stuff. She loves the chives too and eats them by the fistful. My mother in law commented that her breath always smells like garlic. Oops.

My raised garden is a going to be a happy spot in my summer this year, and in many to come! Worth the 3 years in the making. Now some running water….

Letting little ones have as much participation in life as is safely possible, ie, Getting down and dirty, is the best gift ever! So much more work and frustration for mom, but letting a kid go and explore and just grow up being and discovering who they are is huge!

Meghan,
You look lovely for date night!
I took my mat outside on Mother’s Day to have a little sunny Sun Salutation session. So glad I did–the dogs didn’t get on the mat with me and no bees stung me.
While I farmer’s market year round because we’ve got a year round farmer’s market, I’ll admit I’m looking forward to the opening of the down the street farmer’s market in 10 days or so. Very nice to be able to walk down the road and fetch fresh produce.

What did I accomplish? Getting a recipe formatted in proper recipe format. It’s kinda yuuge for me. One down, only 500-some to go.Kirsten recently posted…Garlic Scape and Goat Cheese Omelette

Very impressive. I’d ask if you want to come format some recipes for me, but I suspect you’re busy. Plus if you were to make it back to Cleveland (perhaps another tomato canning session), I’d recommend couch yoga, sun salutations and Kombucha beer.Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Farms, Farmers Markets, and Food (#84)

I miss you too. With these little girls, it makes me appreciate our friendship growing up all the more. I’d love to get together again. Since I’m ‘retired’ now, let me know the next time you’re in Buffalo and we’ll come for a visit. And there’s always Virginia and Cleveland.Meghan recently posted…Week in Review: Farms, Farmers Markets, and Food (#84)

Sassy carrots, indeed!
Eeee the first farmers market trip of the year! i’m still riding the high of mine from a few weeks ago. You got a winning haul that’s for sure. Although – man – why need a farmers market when you’ve got your garden!?! Geez I’m beyond jealous. Of your garden and your green thumb skills. AND your handy little helper who is obviously taking after her mother in the gardening talent category.
So many cheers for loads of nap and couch time and being out with good food.Cora recently posted…Week In Review: Coffeeshop Living, Flowers and Sun

1. So much goodness in one post! It looks like you had a lovely week with lots of eating out and family and friends.
2. The carrots in love and little Ave who looks like you caught her in the act made me giggle!
3. I fully approve of the couch yoga. The only form of yoga I could get on board with 😉
4. Here’s to a wonderful next week 😀Juli@1000lovelythings recently posted…Week in Review – The One in Paris

that’s so awesome that you got to sleep in! You must have felt like a new person. And I miss those little feet pajamas. Ave looks so cute sitting in them.meredith (The Cookie ChRUNicles) recently posted…Thinking Out Loud Via Quotes